4 Reasons for Public Schools to Encourage Rubber Drives
While newspaper drives still rank as the top fundraising activity, rubber drives help the environment and the recycled output can directly benefit the school.
Rubber drive
It is a great idea to introduce the idea of holding a rubber drive. The results are tangible things that the children can appreciate. You won’t have to force them to join your next rubber drive.
Have students collect as much recyclable rubber as they can: old tires, balled up rubber bands, and even old windshield wipers. Not only can this help clean out many garages, you also encourage them to help the environment.
The buzz that this new concept will create could encourage parents and alumni to get involved and learn more about rubber mulch. Below are 4 ways how rubber drives and its recycled output can help the school.
1. For the school playground
Rubber mulch is the safest playground flooring by far. Not only does it prevent injuries, it also keeps dirt levels low and it is definitely non-toxic. With different colors to choose from, you don’t have to invest so much in repainting the playground.
2. Gym flooring
Rubber mulch also makes great gym floorings. It does a wonderful job absorbing impact, reducing the occurrence of common sports injuries. Rubber mulch is also weatherproof. It allows you to save more compared with using wood or asphalt, which easily deteriorates when exposed to rain and cold.
3. Lab flooring
The laboratory is a magnet for accidents. Rubber mulch can reduce the number of broken equipment, which can help you save more of your budget. Also, rubber mulch can act as an insulator to absorb excess heat.
4. Landscaping
Landscaping doesn’t have to be expensive. There is a type of rubber mulch made especially for landscaping with different colors to choose from. Rubber mulch is a wiser option than the usual wood mulch because rubber doesn’t rot. It also keeps moisture in and lessens unnecessary soil erosion.
